Author: Mordicai Gerstein
Title: The Man Who Walked Between The Towers
Illustrator: Mordicai Gerstein
Genre: Picture Book
Theme: Accomplishing your ultimate goal
Primary Character: Philippe Petit
Date of Publication: 2003
Award(s): 2004 Caldecott Award
Publishing Company: Roaring Brook Press
Summary: This is the true story of Philippe Petit, the man who walked on a tight rope between the World Trade Center Towers in 1974. This story could be used to introduce the Twin Towers, tightrope walking, or even the example of perseverance and determination.
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